Program Aide

CDI Head Start; Dunkirk (IN); On-site; USD 1,708,224; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation time and Sick Leave

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Tuition assistance

Paid training

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A community-focused educational organization is seeking a dedicated Program Aide for their Dunkirk Head Start Center. This full-time role involves assisting in classroom activities, supervising meals to promote good nutrition, and maintaining a clean environment. Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or GED. Benefits include paid vacation, medical insurance, and tuition assistance. Join us in making a difference in children's lives!

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years required.
• Additional requirements for kitchen duties may be needed.
• Experience working with children (especially with special needs) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom staff in activities and supervision.
• Help maintain a clean and orderly classroom environment.
• Substitute for the cook as needed in the kitchen.

Skills

Teamwork

Supervision

Cleaning

Nutrition encouragement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Program Aide Dunkirk Head Start Center

Pay Rate: $12.40 hourly

Duties

This position works as a part of a team to assist in activities in the areas of the classroom, kitchen and bus and/or to serve as a disabilities aide as needed. The position contains elements of job descriptions of positions with titles similar to classroom aide, janitor and kitchen aide and a disabilities aide providing support for children with disabilities. Works with typically developing children and/or children with special needs/disabilities. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. This position may receive content area technical support and training from the staff person responsible for center supervision, teacher, staff person responsible for kitchen staff and/or program managers/specialists/coordinators.

• Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities and outdoor activities included in lesson plans.
• Helps supervise mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and social skills.
• Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly.
• Substitutes for cook as needed in the kitchen.

As a minimum requirement, the applicant must be 18 years of age. A High School Diploma or GED is required. Some states may require additional requirements for kitchen aide duties (i.e., Safe Serve).

Benefits

• Paid Vacation time and Sick Leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance coverage available first day of employment (for full-time employees)
• $30.00 per month cost to employee for employee-only Core Plan Health and Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)
• $15.95 per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full-time employees)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Spring Break and Winter Break
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Tuition assistance to meet job requirements
• Paid training
• Employee Assistance Program
• $35,000 term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full-time employees)
• Travel Connect medical support for assistance when you travel

Schedule

8a-2p, Monday-Friday (30 hours per week, 42 weeks per year)

Interested?

Please apply on our website!
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In many cases, we can help the Applicant meet the minimum educational requirements after hire. Applicants who will be able to meet the educational requirements within a reasonable time after hire are encouraged to apply.

CDI Head Start is an equal‑opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: $12.40 per hour